DPS Pursues Motorcycle into Shelby County, Suspect Remains at Large

Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Horton is seen speaking with the passenger of the motorcycle as she sits by the motorcycle following the chase.May 22, 2015 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was engaged in a bi-county vehicle chase on Monday, May 18, 2015 south of Shelbyville and the suspect driver is still being sought.

At around 12am Texas DPS State Trooper Ricardo Segura was entering Shelby County on FM 147 as he attempted to pull over a blue Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle which was speeding and had two riders. As the motorcycle was 1 mile from the intersection with State Highway 87 South the driver of the motorcycle laid the motorcycle down beside the roadway.

DPS Trooper Ricardo Segura investigated the Suzuki 600 motorcycle following the incident. He is seen being assisted by Gene Vail and his wrecker crew.When Trooper Segura brought his vehicle to a stop it was discovered the passenger was still with the motorcycle and her leg was trapped beneath it. While Trooper Segura removed the vehicle from atop the passenger, the driver fled into the woods.

Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2, arrived shortly after with Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Horton to assist in the search for the suspect.

The passenger informed authorities she did not know the identity of the driver. Center Police Sgt. Scott Burkhalter arrived at the scene with K9 Taz to assist in searching for the suspect in the woods. ACE EMS transported the passenger from the scene to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department for examination.

No information has been provided by DPS at this time pertaining to the suspect or passenger. Further information will be provided as it is made available.

Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2, tried to gain information from the passenger relating to the driver of the Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle.